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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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